The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Author/Illustrator: William Joyce
Original language: English
Published: June 2012
Publishers: Simon & Schuster
ISBN13: 9781442457027
Price: € 14.99 (HC)
Age: 7 - 12 years
The American writer, illustrator and filmmaker William (Bill) Joyce is a very talented man. Everything he undertakes becomes a success, when he writes and illustrates a book, it's sold out in no time. And does he animate the book and enters the short animation for the Oscars? It wins the Oscar for best short animation film. We are talking about The Fantastic Flying Book of Mr. Morris Lessmore.
The illustrations are marvelously made, in an attractive retro style, the cover printed in a golden lettering. The story is very original and written with great ability to empathize. Overall it's a very special book. In the short time we have it it's already often read out loud to the mini monsters, who really appreciate the story.
3 beautiful, gold glowing stars, for The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore!